^Lot 733 Winchester Model 63 .22 LR SN: 1285

Vintage take-down semi automatic sporting rifle chambered for .22 Long Rifle Super Speed & Super-X, manufactured circa 1933(first year production). The model 63 was the first semi-automatic rifle offered by Winchester chambered for the standard .22 Long Rifle cartridge. Features a blued finish, 20" round barrel, dovetailed blade front sight with brass bead, elevation adjustable rear sporting sight, installed Lyman 422 Expert scope on an adjustable Lyman base, drilled & tapped upper tang, 10 round tube magazine located in the buttstock, take-down receiver, smooth trigger, push button safety, smooth walnut forend with metal cap and pistol grip shoulder stock with loading port & knurled metal buttplate. Serial numbers match on th both parts of the receiver. Rifle exhibits approximately 80% of it's original blued finish showing light handling marks, some thinning and scattered oxidation/light surface rust. Action is smooth, the bore is excellent and wood stocks are good+ with a 3" hairline crack on the left side of the forend. Condition is near NRA Very Good. ***C&R Firearm***